20.06.2026 13:40
After the match where our National Football Team lost 1-0 to Paraguay and bid farewell to the World Cup, Mert Müldür became one of the most talked-about names on social media. The national player, who noticed the position that led to the implementation of the new red card rule, earned praise for his performance but could not hold back his tears at the end of the match.
In the first half of the match against Paraguay, Miguel Almiron was seen covering his mouth with his hand and saying something to Mert Müldür. Following the position, Mert Müldür, who protested to the referee, was the one who brought the situation to attention. After the VAR review, referee Ivan Barton showed a direct red card to Almiron.
Thus, the new red card rule implemented by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup was enforced for the first time in the match of our National Team.
PERFORMANCE EARNED PRAISE
On the night of the World Cup farewell, Mert Müldür's effort on the field did not go unnoticed by football fans. The experienced player stood out with his fighting performance throughout the match and came very close to scoring a goal with a header from a set piece in the first half. The ball first hitting the crossbar and then the post was one of the breaking points of the night for the Crescent-Stars.
SUPPORT MESSAGES POURED IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the match, many fans showed support for Mert Müldür on social media. In the comments made, phrases like "He was one of the most eager ones on the field", "He didn't give up the fight until the final whistle", "Just noticing the new rule shows how focused he was", and "Even though the team was eliminated, he was one of the players who fought" stood out.
HE SOBBED UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER THE MATCH
After the dream of the World Cup ended with the defeat against Paraguay, Mert Müldür experienced great sadness. The moments when the national player, unable to hold back his tears as the final whistle blew, sobbed uncontrollably were reflected on screens. These images quickly spread on social media and caused many fans to make emotional comments.
HE BECAME ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT NAMES OF THE NIGHT
On the night our National Team was eliminated, Mert Müldür came to the fore with both his attentiveness in the red card incident and his fight on the field. While the great sadness he experienced after the match also drew the attention of football fans, numerous support messages were shared for the national player.